referring to Lewis’ seven knockout victories in UFC competition since 2014 are the most among active fighters in the organization. Headlining the octagon’s Halifax return is a heavyweight showcase between streaking Derrick Lewis (17-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) and struggling Travis Browne (18-5-1 MMA, 9-5-1 UFC). Browne is one of two fighters UFC history to earn two knockout victories stemming from standing elbow strikes. Lewis absorbs 1.08 significant strikes per minute in UFC competition, the best rate among active fighters in the company and second highest overall in UFC history behind Pete Spratt (1.04). Meerschaert is one of 10 fighters in UFC history to earn a submission victory by anaconda choke.

Preview: UFC Fight Night ‘Lewis vs. Browne’

referring to HeavyweightsIf you found UFC 208 to be a bit disappointing, chances are UFC Fight Night 105 will not inspire feelings of excitement. Further down the card, thick-haired Twitter star Elias Theodorou battles resurgent ground specialist Cezar Ferreira in another intriguing middleweight contest, and welterweights Nordine Taleb and Santiago Ponzinibbio aim to find out who deserves a crack at the top 10.Let us take a closer look at each UFC Fight Night “Lewis vs. Browne” matchup, with analysis and picks ( current odds ): Derrick Lewis (17-4) vs. Travis Browne (18-5-1)Everyone loves Lewis. Now, when Lewis is taken down, he adopts a sort of meditative calm that might remind some fight fans of the great Anderson Silva . Browne has neither.Browne’s edge in this fight is his ground game. However, whereas Browne’s tendencies represent a confusing departure from his former style, Lewis’ approach smacks of patience and confidence.